[At least Saitou's got fast reflexes. He jumps back - not fast enough to keep himself from being hit at all, but he at least manages to mitigate the damage, Shutendoji's claws raking into his side and missing his heart.
And those wounds are already closing - but the scent of blood on the air is unmistakable, and as Saitou swings his sword in an attempt to counterattack, his movements are a little less controlled than they have been until now.]
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And those wounds are already closing - but the scent of blood on the air is unmistakable, and as Saitou swings his sword in an attempt to counterattack, his movements are a little less controlled than they have been until now.]